Leviprora inops

(Leviprora inops)

Description

Leviprora inops, the Longhead flathead, is a species of flathead endemic to reefs in the coastal waters of southern Australia. This species grows to a length of 29.2 centimetres (11.5 in) SL. This species is the only known member of its genus.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Scorpaeniformes

Family:Platycephalidae

Genus:Leviprora

Back to full archive

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Pterosaurs took flight millions of years before birds

Birds reveal a link between gut microbiome and fitness

Hedgehogs have flexible hibernation habits that help them survive

Bighorn sheep face increasing avalanche dangers as the climate warms

2024/12/snake_Ahaetulla-longirostris_new-species_long-snouted_credit-Zeeshan-Mirza_1m-closeup.jpg

Mysterious, 'long-snouted' creature found dead in India is a new species

Harbor seals rely on icebergs for daily life, but their environment is changing

Monarch butterflies may be added to the endangered species list

News coming your way

The biggest news about our planet delivered to you each day